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YG62 WGF

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,661 mi
Last recorded74,661 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 WGF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 74,661 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 74,661 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 65,139 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 64,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 58,016 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 51,368 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 51,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 45,920 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 45,916 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 42,589 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 39,139 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 39,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low osf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,566 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 33,566 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn center tred /flat spots (4.1.E.1)

diesel blip to clean to record

Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,804 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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YG62 WGF is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 66,675 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG62 WGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG62 WGF registered?

YG62 WGF is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is YG62 WGF safe to buy?

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